2000 24th August 1813
By the end of the sixth day of the campaign, and after
considerable movement and fighting, both sides are feeling the effects of
attrition.
Many divisions are short of supplies, or even completely out
of supply.
Some allied divisions have moved beyond reach of their
supply depot. In their determination to
attack the French they have failed to establish new supply depots as they
advance, and are now suffering the consequences. This is particularly so for the Spanish
divisions, who started the campaign with their depots well to the rear.
The French are suffering from having to retreat, and thus
abandon their depots. Those divisions
who have been defeated do not have the luxury of resupplying when it suits them. In many cases they have to avoid contact
with the enemy until they have broken contact and found a safe area to regroup
and resupply.
It is now a race to regroup and become operational again
before being forced to fight another battle.
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